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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
6
Wooster men hold oil stock gains as crude prices rise, boosting producers nearby. Town chatter highlights warm weather, coasting, and a quirky checker game scene mounted by Firestone of Western Oil. The university’s burning war memorial is noted on this date.
United States Minister Powell declares the provisional government will not have final say on American claims and will not recognize the provisional regime until it accepts prior German and Belgian ministerial agreements. Norris gets a new trial for a Cleveland detective case on a technical error. Various brief notes cover an acquittal in New York, a missing Youngstown youth, Williams condemning protectionism, Hanna invited to Denver, secured securities recovered in Baltimore, and scattered items from around the world.
The fifth annual Knights Teplare holiday reception runs 7 to 12 on Thursday evening December 91 with light refreshment. Women’s Relief Corps holds regular meeting and elects officers. Wedding announcements, club events, missionary society reports, and a winter reception at the Phetter residence with green and white decor are noted, highlighting local society activity and community ties.
A fragmented press montage from Nashville News and St Louis Post Dispatch critiques U.S. recognition policy under Roosevelt. It references Currie, Hayne Tribunal, and a general call for sense in political quarrels, with stray remarks on social behavior and church.
A report from Pittsburg Times notes J hnaon, a traveling colored man, identified as William E Johnston of Washington D C, who had prompted disturbances in Rooster and Worcester, was arrested yesterday after resisting officers at Thirty fourth Street and Penn Avenue. He was beaten to subdue him and placed in No 5 police station on charges of dis orderly combat. The incident follows earlier warnings about his behavior in other towns.
The junior freshmen game at the armory Wednesday night decided the university class championship with the Juniors prevailing 24 to 22. A tight second half saw the freshmen surge ahead briefly, but the juniors held on as the final ten minutes were rapid and tense. Officials Gasthe and Meese handled the game.
A garbled clipping outlines errors and costly missteps in a transit route plan. It references wrong pricing, detours, and frustration among residents, with scattered mentions of officials and affected areas. The fragmentary text hints at delays and confusion in service rollout.
A garbled OCR passage mentions German syrup and health claims. It resembles a stray fragment from a medical or household advice column with scattered phrases about diabetes, warmth, and vitality. No clear event or人物 names emerge.
An early morning theft at Custaloga station saw a thief seize tickets held for Ashland Wooster railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad. No money was stolen as there was no safe. station master Pocock reported the loss and the value of the tickets remained undetermined.
A government official from Wy Acemoo, W Va, states he has used several bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and found it very effective for stomach ailments. He recommends it to friends and notes Kreiger Drug Store as the seller.
A group including Levi Musser and J J Swanger near Orrville hunted foxes on Joseph Wenger’s farm without permission. Wenger objected to taking a photo of the fox in a hollow tree. Deputy Warden Ganzelisen arrested the youths Wednesday. Musser and another pleaded guilty to hunting without permission and were fined $15 plus costs. Musser seeks a jury trial.
A Texan named Armstrong prescribes a cough cure praised for rapid relief from coughs croup and grippe. The remedy supposedly acts at the seat of trouble drawing out inflammation and healing, enabling lungs to receive oxygen and improve tissue health. Sold by Kreiger Drug Store.
A historical ad-like fragment argues that stomach problems afflict many, not just the rich, especially tellers. It promotes Green's August Flower as a standard remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion, claiming it revives appetite and digestion while energizing the body.
David Nice announces a closing sale in Wooster as he quits the business to pursue other livelihoods. All stock will be sold at deep discounts beginning Monday to move inventory quickly. The ad urges holiday shoppers to visit, note prices, and realize the seller’s intent to clear the room.
Administrator Sale of real estate listing 176 acre farm near Wooster 24 miles from Apple Creek 4 miles south of Appecreen Trend with wood house barn and fruit trees. Property described with limited legible details and date line for public sale.
A Columbus dispatch says A B Critchfield, prominent Wayne County politician and current state official, will be named Adjutant General by Governor Herrick soon after inauguration. The report cites strong demand from National Guard members statewide and calls the appointment final.
Wooster edged Seville by five pins in a hotly contested Thursday night match at Seville. A large crowd saw an exciting game with edgy scoring and a strong Wooster lineup led by Overholt and Clark. Strong performances from Ag, Baiveyrain, and Omith helped Wooster secure the victory.
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